We examine the extent to which current operating cash flows are incorporated in future earnings targets in executive compensation. Using target and actual compensation earnings per share (EPS) disclosed in proxy statements for large U.S. public companies, we find that revision of the following...

This study examines whether the use of cash-flow-based performance metrics (CFM) in setting CEO compensation affects the design of loan contracts. Cash-flow-based performance evaluation can motivate managers to improve cash flows, which potentially enhances the firms’ debt repayment ability...